MainOne Cable Nigeria Job Vacancies, 17th August 2018
Employment Nigeria
22-Aug-2018
LAGOS ,
IT and Telecoms
MainOne's success is built on having talented and highly proficient people within their respective fields as the driving force behind our business
A job in MainOne is different from any other you have had. With joining MainOne you'll be challenged, inspired and proud as you become a part of something big.
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Cloud Network and Security Engineer
Location: Lagos
Department: Technical
Reporting Line: Cloud Operations Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
- We are seeking new talent to join our Cloud/Managed Service team. So, if you are a trained, motivated Network/Security Engineer with Cloud/Virtualization experience and are interested in a career delivering innovative solutions to our growing client base, then this is your ideal opportunity!
The specific responsibilities shall include to:
- You will work with diverse technologies on a team of highly skilled System Engineers responsible for the end-to-end ownership of the deployment, sustainability, performance, tuning, security and day-to-day operations of our cloud network and security infrastructure..
- You will build tools and automation to eliminate manual operations and craft repeatable processes, thereby maintaining a highly available infrastructure.
- You will be responsible for performing changes to maintain the reliability of the network as it grows. This is a mix of engineering and operations role with strong customer focus for a global, world-class IaaS provider operating 24x7x365.
- Comply with support processes and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and service level objectives (SLO) are met.
- Provide level 2 technical support for cloud customer complaints
- Identify, recommend and implement potential improvements to service efficiency.
- Ensure quality, up-to-date documentation exists for all services provisioned
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Management or related engineering field is preferred
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience working as Network and Security Administration/Engineer.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Virtualization and Cloud Technology
- CCNP Certification is required, Microsoft and AWS certification will be an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
- Experience working with large-scale networks.
- Experience working with Linux/Windows Operating System.
- Experience with virtualization and Cloud technologies
- Excellent network latency analysis, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting skills
- Assist in development of network device hardening standards
- Good automation scripting ability (Bash/Shell, Python, PowerShell)
- Experience with Ethernet and IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.
- Knowledge and experience with major Internet routing protocols, network hardware and packet forwarding architectures.
- Configure/Install and manage various network security devices, features and technologies: Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems, Network Access control solutions, Web filtering solutions, Network packet brokers, network traffic visibility solutions
Demand on the Job:
- Prioritizing skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to take ownership
- Ability to work under pressure.
Job Title: Cloud Product Manager
Location: Lagos
Department: Technical
Reporting Line: Senior Manager, Marketing
Number to Hire: 1
Job Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
- The Cloud Product Manager will be responsible for the development of Cloud products and serve the primary product expert.
- He will lead cloud product design, development and release process for assigned products and maintain the product development road map, lead cloud hyperscaler product development and support
Other responsibilities include;
- Oversee and coordinate marketing intelligence, manage the collection, description, analysis and prioritise requests for cloud product functionality from customers and prospects
- Support marketing, sales and support through leading the development and maintenance of various technical marketing collateral including application notes, FAQs, product notes, user guides, presentations, demos, and online marketing content
- Develop support resources and training for sales, customers, manuals, and technical support.
- Manage the cloud business case and go-to-market plans, including relevant budgets and break-even analyses.
- Document and report problems and recommend solutions/improvements.
- Develop hands-on, in-depth knowledge of competitive products and maintain technical analysis of competitive strengths and weaknesses
- Analyze product portfolio and customer behaviors to determine enhancement opportunities and formulate customer stickiness and retention strategies.
- Manage all processes and approvals for launch of new products and ensure compliance with laid-down policies and procedures.
- Serve as liaison between commercial and technical teams ensuring proper interpretation of business requirement.
- Manage relationships with vendors and strategic partners ensuring their clear understanding of the product development scope and our business requirement.
- Monitor competition and maintain a good knowledge of their products and product development strategy.
- Participate in product performance benchmarking activities.
- Perform product demonstrations at trade shows, online seminars, and other events.
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
- Post graduate/relevant professional qualification will be an advantage.
- At least ten (10) years’ experience in the Engineering or the ICT industry
Microsoft azure certification:
- 4 – 6 years’ experience in product development.
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering or Information and Communication Technology
Demand on the Job
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong project and self-management skills and ability to multi-task.
- Passion to understand the market needs and find innovative solutions to them.
- Well-informed of the market competitive structure, industry practices and regulation.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to identify root cause and develop solutions
- Ability to follow a prescriptive design process and to work within the allotted project time limits
- Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; able to identify trends and create relevant products.
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and results oriented; demonstrated track record of proactively establishing and following through on commitments.
- Strong presentation and communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to field sales teams, technical and non-technical customers, and C-level client contact
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance & Treasury Management
Location: Lagos
Department: Finance
Reporting Line: SM, Finance Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
- The Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance & Treasury Management will be responsible for defining and negotiating where applicable the appropriate capital structures for all business transactions including loans taking into consideration the business needs, corporate liquidity, risk management, accounting, and legal/policy requirements. He or she will manage the organization’s liquidity, investments and loan books.
- He or she will utilise an analytical approach and methodical thinking in managing a range of transnational and advisory work within the Finance Department.
Other responsibilities include to:
- Invest funds for optimal returns.
- Manage funds and minimize forex exposure.
- Arrange for and manage debt financing as required.
- Ensure IFRS compliance in accounting processes and transactions.
- Assist the GM, Finance in financial management and reporting activities.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the organisation.
- Advise management on the liquidity aspects of its short and long-term planning.
- Ensure the policies are reviewed as necessary and adhered to by team members.
- Negotiate bank charges and fees to obtain lowest transaction costs for the enterprise.
- Maintain banking relationships and work with bankers to ensure minimal charges on bank accounts.
- Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial system
- Advise on exchange and interest rates risks, mitigating hedge products where this may be beneficial to the group.
- Maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities across all business entities.
- Interface with the necessary regulatory bodies and other external stakeholders including the Inland and Internal Revenue Agencies, External Auditors, banks, fund managers etc.
- Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, funds available for investment and ensure all obligations are met as and when due by maintaining adequate funding of the cash position and effective treasury management.
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in any numerate course.
- CFA, MBA and any other professional certification such as ICAN/ACA/ACCA would be an added advantage.
- Six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in Banking Operations, Treasury Management and/or Corporate and Investment Banking with at least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role.
Competencies required:
- Research Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Strong Quantitative Skills
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Impeccable Attention to Detail
- Time and Priority Management Skills.
- Superior Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
- Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism, especially in dealing with confidential information
Demand on the Job
- Knowledge of Federal and State financial regulations.
- Able and willing to work long hours and meet tight deadlines.
- Have regular updates on financial management issues and cash management strategies.
- Able to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports.
- Able to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and at C-level with a wide variety of organisations and audiences.
Job Title: Technical Support Engineer
Location: Abuja
Department: Technical
Reporting Line: Field Support Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
- The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Main One terrestrial network comprising of network elements such as Huawei OSN series, Dragon Wave HC & HC+ and ECI equipment within and outside Port-Harcourt metropolis.
- From a technical sales standpoint, the resource will work closely with the commercial sales team to foster sales within Port-Harcourt and it’s environ through well-articulated network solutions that stemmed from purposeful customers’ follow ups and the understanding of customers specific needs.
In addition, the Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for the following:
- Troubleshooting and resolution of 1st and 2nd level network related problems.
- Respond to and resolve SDH & MW networks issues within the time frame of severity level agreements
- Review and execute RPRs (re-provision requests) on Dragon Wave HC+, Huawei OSN series (especially OSN3500, OSN500 & OSN8800) and ECI box (BG-20 & BG-30) platforms with minimal supervision
- Support all aspects of the network management process assuring requests, implementation, and problems are delivered as required with no impact to the global communications.
- Deploy and document changes in accordance with problem and change management process
- Participate in managing projects introduced by engineering team assuring full implementation and documentation standards are adhered to. Complete the projects objectives within timelines.
- Able to interpret, review and implement PDH and SDH networks designs from the core network planning team.
- Perform most effective approach to restore, recover, or alter configurations, logical or physical, to maintain service integrity
- Ensure that Main One’s global and metro fiber network documentation is always accurate and up to date.
- Coordinate with the sales team in formulating and building up proposal knowledge, including making technical demos and presentations to Main One customers
- Convey customer feedback including feature requests and product issues to Product Management and Development teams.
- Coordinate with the sales team in formulating and building up proposal knowledge, including making technical demos and presentations to Main One customers.
- Work as a remote hand assist for the IP team during new circuit activation and troubleshooting IP related faults for MainOne existing customers within the region.
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
- A Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- At least 4 years post NYSC work experience in the configuration, operations and maintenance of optical fiber SDH and Microwave radio equipment.
- A working knowledge of microwave transmission and must have undergone a basic training in optical and wireless networks with focus on SDH/PDH/IP transmission standards/protocols.
- Good understanding of telecommunications/engineering principles, transmission, and access networks, IP networks, metro Ethernet etc.
- In-depth knowledge of IP and IP related Technology and protocols such as BGP, MPLS, and DNS etc.
- Basic knowledge of the Nigerian telecommunication market and/or experience working in a telecommunications environment
- Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and AutoCAD Designs/and or use of Visio.
- Structured cabling experience is a must.
- Ability to use Ethernet Analyzer, SDH Analyzer and other test kits/instrument and diverse bandwidth test apps.
- Knowledge of a vendor network management system.
Demand on the Job:
- Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- May be required to travel out of station.
- Maybe required to work weekends
- Integrity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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